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Teen prodigy, Netflix star, prisoner: the story of Hong Kong dissident Joshua Wong – podcast

The Guardian has published a podcast episode on Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner Joshua Wong, featuring activist Nathan Law and journalist Danny Vincent discussing Wong's sentencing to another 10 years in prison. The Guardian notes that Wong has led protests since he was 14, appeared on the cover of Time magazine, and was the focus of a Netflix documentary. It describes him as an icon of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement in its fight against a Chinese squeeze on freedoms in the city.

Everything We Know About Netflix’s ‘Icebreaker’ Adaptation So Far

Deadline reports that Netflix is building out the cast for a series adaptation of Hannah Grace's book Icebreaker, the first entry in her Maple Hill series. The outlet notes the project is another hockey book adaptation for Netflix, which also has its show The Sticks in the works.

Netflix releases new trailer for Ray Gunn

‘Big Mistakes’ Season 2 Casts Randall Park, Debi Mazar, T.R. Knight, Jeff Perry

Hollywood’s Next Big Deal: Will Netflix Make an M&A Play for NBCU?

Variety reports that, following David Ellison's merger of Warner Bros. Discovery with Paramount into the new Skydance Corp., industry talk has turned to the next potential megamerger. The outlet says NBCUniversal, which is planned to be spun off from Comcast in mid-2027, is the only major media company that could be ripe for a takeover. According to Variety, industry sources uniformly point to Netflix as the leading candidate to make an M&A overture for NBCU.

Former Netflix Exec Grant Hamilton Joins Weinstein Senior LLP as an Associate (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety reports, in an exclusive, that former Netflix executive Grant Hamilton has joined law firm Weinstein Senior LLP as an associate. Hamilton previously worked with the firm's founding partners, Todd Weinstein and Tara Senior, at Del Shaw Moonves. According to Variety, he will help expand Weinstein Senior's unscripted content practice, including work with creators and production companies across development and production.

Alix Earle Reality Series ‘Earle Meets World’ Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix

Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind’ Marriage Problem Could Become A Business Problem

Forbes reports that Netflix's dating series "Love Is Blind" has seen declining viewership as its recent seasons have produced few long-lasting couples. The outlet suggests the trend could become a business problem for Netflix.

Gang Dong-won, Kim Go-eun to Star in Netflix’s ‘The Twilight Between Us’ From ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ Director, ‘Queen of Tears’ Writer

Gang Dong-won and Kim Go-eun will star in "The Twilight Between Us," a Netflix romance-action period drama directed by Kim Won-suk ("When Life Gives You Tangerines") and written by Park Ji-eun ("Queen of Tears"). The series follows heirs to two feuding houses who are forced into marriage, with Variety reporting the union is ordered by the king and Deadline describing the feud as century-long.

Netflix Poised to Buy Radford Studio Lot at Auction for Steep Discount

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Netflix is poised to buy the Radford studio lot at auction for a steep discount. According to the outlet, the purchase would reshape Netflix's production and office operations in Los Angeles.

Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua undercard: Full fight card, confirmed bouts for boxing event in Cardiff

Netflix Prepping Russell Brand Documentary After Rape Conviction

Netflix is preparing a documentary titled "Russell Brand: Open Secret," directed by Olivia Isaacs and produced by Fremantle-owned 72 Films, the company behind "Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story," about Russell Brand's life and the sexual offense allegations that led to his trial. The project was announced days after Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault and sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison; Deadline describes it as a documentary series, while Rolling Stone refers to it as a film.

Netflix’s Best New Show Has A 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score And Is Out Today

Paul Wesley Latest To Join Netflix’s ‘Icebreaker’

‘The Empress’ Creator Katharina Eyssen On Feeling A “Mix Of Emotions” As Netflix Hit Ends, Spin-Off Potential & Upcoming Series ‘Witches’

Katharina Eyssen, creator of the Netflix series The Empress, told Deadline she feels a "mix of emotions" about the end of the show and has considered ways to expand the franchise, though the report indicates nothing is currently confirmed. Deadline's report also covers Eyssen's upcoming series Witches.

Netflix’s ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Beats ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ To Top Prize At UK Grierson Documentary Awards

Netflix documentaries The Perfect Neighbor and Grenfell Uncovered won awards at the UK's Grierson Awards in London, Deadline reports. The Perfect Neighbor, which tells the story of a white woman who shot her Black neighbor in Florida, won Best Single Documentary – International over Oscar winner Mr Nobody Against Putin.

Netflix Refuses To Remove Russell Brand Stand-Up Special Featuring Crude Sex Joke

Netflix will continue streaming "Russell Brand: Re:Birth," a 2018 stand-up special filmed before a live audience at the Hackney Empire in East London, and will not remove it following internal discussions, according to Deadline. Deadline reports that the decision comes after Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault, and describes the special as featuring a crude sex joke.

Littler expected 'pub players' on Netflix show

Luke Littler says he thought he would be facing pub players on his recent Netflix show. The show was billed as giving "amateurs a chance at life-changing money."

Breaking Down the Wicked Finale of Netflix's The Body

TIME published an analysis of the final episode of The Body, a new Netflix teen psychodrama series, describing the finale as a dramatic conclusion to the show.

Netflix’s Genre-Bending YA Drama ‘The Body’ Is a Queer Y2K Extravaganza: TV Review

Variety has published a review of "The Body," a Netflix teen drama from "Under the Bridge" creator Quinn Shephard. The review describes the series as a genre-blending, queer coming-of-age story that pays homage to 2000s films.

‘The Body’ Review: Despite Modest Blessings, Netflix’s Catholic Schoolgirl Horror-Drama-Satire Leaves Much to Be Desired

The Hollywood Reporter has reviewed "The Body," a Netflix series created by Quinn Shephard ("Under the Bridge") that is set in the 2000s and follows a group of Catholic schoolgirls who set off town-wide hysteria after a dance team initiation goes wrong. The outlet describes the show as a horror-drama-satire with "modest blessings" that it says "leaves much to be desired."

Tony Romo unlikely to appear on Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL doubleheader

Tony Romo appeared during an NFL game this week, prompting industry speculation about a return to TV broadcasts, but a sports media insider cited by Yahoo Sports says he is unlikely to appear on Netflix's Christmas Day NFL doubleheader.

‘The Age Of Innocence’ Sets Netflix Release Date; First Photos Of Camila Morrone, Kristine Froseth & Ben Radcliffe

Netflix will premiere The Age of Innocence, an eight-episode limited series based on Edith Wharton's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, on February 18, Deadline reports. The series stars Camila Morrone, Kristine Froseth and Ben Radcliffe, and first-look photos have been released.

Ted Sarandos Faces Unrest From Past & Present Netflix Execs Over Streamer’s Direction – The Dish

Deadline reports that Netflix has let go of content executive Bela Bajaria and 1,000 staffers and brought in Peter Rice as content chief. According to Deadline, a group of mostly former and some current Netflix executives has banded together in opposition to the company's direction under co-CEO Ted Sarandos, and further changes may be coming.

Netflix announces 'Stranger Things' spin-off 'Other Worlds', and it's already teasing a trip to Area 51 (video)